Design Thinking
Embrace creativity and empathy through design thinking. Students learn to prototype, test, and iterate, building solutions that are both innovative and user-centered.
⁉️Why is this important
- ✓Teaches how to solve problems with empathy and creativity
- ✓Helps turn ideas into real prototypes through structured steps
- ✓Encourages listening to users and improving based on feedback
- ✓Builds confidence to test, fail, and try again
🎯What you'll learn
- ✓User research and empathy mapping
- ✓Ideation and brainstorming techniques
- ✓Prototyping and rapid iteration
- ✓User testing and feedback loops
⭐Core Concepts
User Empathy
Develop deep understanding of user needs and perspectives.
Creative Ideation
Generate innovative solutions through brainstorming techniques.
Rapid Prototyping
Quickly build and test ideas to validate solutions.
Iterative Design
Continuously improve based on user feedback and testing.
Design thinking combines creativity with systematic problem-solving. Students learn to empathize with users, generate innovative ideas, and rapidly prototype solutions. This human-centered approach helps them create products and services that truly meet user needs. Through hands-on projects and real-world challenges, students develop the mindset and skills needed to tackle complex problems with creativity and empathy.
🧩Sample Exercises
Problem to Idea
Identify a real-world problem (e.g. bunkbed) and brainstorm solutions using design thinking.
Prototype Showcase
Build a simple prototype and present it to peers for feedback and improvement.